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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1926, Page 2

Violin Tuition: ,\. Honelti wislie to notify that the Ist quarter begin on Monday. Ist. February. —AdvL

The Pat Hanna Diggers Company arrive to-morrow morning and appeal at the Princess Iheatre in the evening for one night only.

The members of the Greymouth Bowling Club are arranging to take the visiting British howlers to Pimaknild on Sunday next, and have extended an invitation fo members of the Hokitika Club to participate.

.Saturday is the last day for the payment of County rates to escape the ten per cent additional penalty for overdue rates. After Saturday the ten per cent, will he added automatically to all rates outstanding, and will he a debt recoverable as part of the overdue amount. All rates may he sued for after this week without further notice.

At Wellington, yesterday, .Miss Marjorie Rutland, second daughter oT Miami Mrs Rutland, of Gibson Quay, was married to Mr George l'\ Geary, only sou of Mr and Mrs . P, Geary, of San Rafale. California. U.S.A. ' The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Church, Rev. Orr officiating. Last night at the residence of the bride’s relatives, a number of friends were entertained, when all good wishes were extended to the bride and bridegroom and their parents. Mr and Mrs Geary will visit Hokitika it Raster.

Mr R. Husband, captain of the Scottish section of the British howling team, speaking at a Christchurch reception, said that he in common with the remainder of the team Tmd been delighted with what he had seen of New Zealand and Australia. The bowlers had come out here as much as ambassadors a.s members of the liritish bowling team. They would go back with a good impression of the country, and they would toll their friends at

Home about it. That would mean a lot to New Zealand. Before he had left Scotland several people had asked him to ascertain whether it would be advantageous for them to come out to New Zealand. They were farmers with large families and after observing conditions in New Zealand he had written to them telling them to come out by all means, a.s they could do much better here than they could hope to do at Home.

Ladies on the look out for bargains could scarcely do better than study these prices in corsets: 15 corsets, small size only, were 7s fid. now Is; 13 corsets, all sizes, were 9s fid and 12s fid. now 3s fid; Strndelln corsets, all sizes, worth' os fid, for 3s fid; brassieres, fit) pairs were 7s fid, now 3s fid; elastic corsets, all sizes, from 7s fid. Schroder and Co’s Department Sale.—Advt. A friend for you! “ Nazol ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. ! fit) doses only Is fid—.Advt. Great Summer Sale begins on Saturday, January 23rd at McGruer’s. Every Department has its abundance of wonderful bargains, never before savings like now. Ladies’ Bibbed Vests now Is, Ladies’ Corsets now 2s fid, Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers Is lid. 40in. Art Silk Dress Marocains 3s lid, 40in Fancy Checked Ginghams now Is 2d a yard. Many hundreds of similar snips at McGruer’s. Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt. You won’t be troubled with colds this summer if you keep “ Nazol ” handy. Is fid buys 60 doses.—Advt.

Mothers should give their children Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

Miss D. Lemmont of Kauieri desires to notify that site will resume her classes (art and music) on Monday February Ist.—Advt.

Now arriving—Large consignments of choice Otago and Nelson apricots. Our instructions are to sell at tho lowest market price. ’Phone No. 2. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

A small lire broke out at the residence of Mr J. Lufnro, Dublin Street, Christchurch on Tuesday evening. An electric iron which had been left on ignited a table doth and table. An assistant on entering the house discovered the kitchen full of smoke. The Fire Brigade were summoned, but their services were not required.

The programme of events for the Sports to he held on the Kumara Racecourse on March Ist. and 2nd. in connection with the celebration of the Kumara Goldfields’ Jubilee appears in another column. In perusing the programme it will ho seen that the events are well-endowed, there licing two £SO events, m £3O one, and others which should draw good entries from the various classes catered for.

Yesterday an inquest was held at Greymouth. over which Mr W. Meldruin. coroner presided, concerning ihe death of Joseph liaiirahan, aged 30, of Greymouth, who on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m*’ lost bis life through, a tree falling on him in the bush at Solder's Creek, seven miles from Nelson Creek, whre be was working for Armstrong's sawmill. The following verdict was returned: “That the deceased was accidentally killed at Nelson Creek on January 20, by a branch, from a standing tree unexpectedly breaking away and falling on him.”

One o! the lady members of the American tourist party described the motor drive through the Ruller Gorge as entrancing. Equally beautiful, but in contast to the softness of the scenery '■ncountered on this drive, the mighty bush-clothed slopes of the Alps through which the (Kira Gorge road winds like a ribbon created a lasting impression on the visitors. The opinion was freely expressed that, properly advertised, th A Vest Coast was destined to be one of the show places of the world. Miss Ilubhard said that she had a mountain home in Colorado and had toured the European Alps and other mountains, hut. she had never seen more magnificent mountain scenery. Kite deprecating the naming of our mountains and glaciers with German and Austrian names, especially when Ihe Maori language was so beautiful. Ibe growth on the mountains, continued Mi-s Hubbard, “was just as luxuriant a.s in a hothouse. We have more brilliant, growth in the States, but it is not so tropical. I could talk for a month about your scenery, but. oh! the rain on the Went Coast! However, it's good for the complexion.” she concluded.

That New Zealand is going to he besieged by tourists from America in the very near future was the opinion expressed by one of the party of Americans who arrived in Christchurch on Tuesday. “ I’ll tell you why.” ho said. “ They’ve nowhere "else to go. Now. that isn’t intended as a slight on New Zealand, for the fellow who won’t admit that this country is one of the most beautiful in the world—well, there’s something the matter with his eyesight. But it’s true that the tourist is now beginning to look to new field*. He’s done Europe a,nd the Continent, and lie’s beginning to go farther afield. Your country has great natural charms,” he said. “ and vou should certainly make the most of them. Don’t be so quiet about tilings. Roost New Zealand; let other people know what a grand country you’ve got.” “And Em. going to help you do the boosting.” said another member of the party. ' I’ve travelled the world now. and I’ve seen all there is to see. hut I’ve never seen anything better than is offered by New Zealand. That Pclorus Sound—my. it’s gorgeous. And the scenery on the West Coast hatllos description. My advice is boost, boost, boost.”

The Mayor of Christchurch (Mr Archer) shaking at a reception to the .British howlers said that he did not oropose to speak to them about bowls because he didn’t know much about the game. He was often asked by friends when lie proposed to take up bowls, and he always replied “in twenty years.” He thought that howls was an old man’s game, and he wasn’t an old man. (Laughter). “ During the last twenty years howls as a game, has progressed with leaps and hounds in Christchurch.” shill Mr T. W. Ambrose, President of the Canterbury Centre. He was glad to welcome them oil behalf of the centre. Air G. Wright, captain of the team, thanking the A favor for the kindly reception that had been extended to them, said that it had been the same throughout Australia and New Zealand. They had not expected to he greeted so warmly, and they were quick to appreciate the splendid hospitality of the Now Zealanders and Australians. Tt was refreshing to learn from the Afavor that Christchurch was an English city—most of the other cities they visited were Scottish—(laughter). “ But.” said Air AVright, “ wherever the Englishman finds it worth while going the Scotsman is sure to follow.” (Laughter.) Presenting .Ur Archer with the badge of the team. Air AY right said that he hoped that when the team made its next visit, the Alayor would be met not only ns Afnvor of Christ* elmrcli, but also as a bowler.

Belting: “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. B. P. AL -Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Bow, Christelinreli.— Advt.

Bankers, lawyers, doctors, journalists, painters and mechanics all favour “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” for washing clothes.—Advt.

Tiie low prices ruling at Schroder and Co’s Department Sale are making economic history. Just now tile firm is specialising in frocks, and reference to their main advertisement will give readers ail idea of the way in which the pruning knife lias been applied. In a few days other lines will be made the star attraction; but there is no need to wait for the special announcement. AVhatever any purchaser wants is hers, at gift prices.—Advt.